The people behind the research
Nicholas Fiacco, MD
Dr. Fiacco is a board-certified endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist. He founded Element Clinical Research to bring rigorous, specialist-led clinical trials in metabolic and endocrine disease to Durham and the surrounding Triangle.
As a practicing physician, he brings the clinician's perspective to every protocol — ensuring studies are conducted with scientific integrity and genuine attention to participant experience.
Mia Sharrock, CCRP
Mia is a Certified Clinical Research Professional with a Master of Science in Nutrition Sciences and years of hands-on coordination experience in metabolic and academic clinical research, including peer-reviewed publications.
She manages day-to-day study operations — participant visits, data quality, and regulatory compliance — and is the friendly first point of contact for study volunteers.